Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on Friday, May 10, 2013, in Houston. less

Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on ... more

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Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on Friday, May 10, 2013, in Houston. Quick told investigators he has been thinking about killing people with a blade since he was in elementary school. less

Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran

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Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on Friday, May 10, 2013, in Houston. Quick, described as a shy loner by neighbors, has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault, accused of jabbing and slicing people with a "razor-type knife," the Harris County Sheriff's Office reported. less

Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran

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Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on Friday, May 10, 2013, in Houston. Quick told investigators he has been thinking about killing people with a blade since he was in elementary school. Quick, described as a shy loner by neighbors, has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault, accused of jabbing and slicing people with a "razor-type knife," the Harris County Sheriff's Office reported. At least two people were critically wounded in the attack. The college student with bushy red hair and a goatee was arrested on campus by authorities shortly after the incident. He told investigators that "he has had fantasies of stabbing people to death since he was in elementary school" and that "he has been planning this incident for some time," a sheriff's office news release said. less

Dylan Andrew Quick, the 20-year-old charged in the April 9 mass stabbing of 14 people at Lone Star College-Cy Fair, is denied bail in the 339th state District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse on ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran

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Next to Dr. Audre Levy, president of Lone Star College-CyFair, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia addresses the media during a press conference about Dylan Andrew Quick, the Lone Star College student who is accused of injuring 14 people with a knife at the Harris County Jail Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Houston. Garcia said that Quick told deputies that he had fantasized about killing people with a knife since he was a child and that he had planned out his knifing spree for some time. less

Next to Dr. Audre Levy, president of Lone Star College-CyFair, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia addresses the media during a press conference about Dylan Andrew Quick, the Lone Star College student who is ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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This booking photo released on April 10, 2013, by the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston, Texas, shows Dylan Quick, 20, a suspect in the stabbing of 14 people at the Lone Star College, north of Houston, on April 9. Four of the wounded were airlifted by helicopter to area hospitals, and two were reported in critical condition, according to local officials. less

This booking photo released on April 10, 2013, by the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston, Texas, shows Dylan Quick, 20, a suspect in the stabbing of 14 people at the Lone Star College, north of Houston, ... more

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Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia addresses the media during a press conference about Dylan Andrew Quick, the Lone Star College student who is accused of injuring 14 people with a knife at the Harris County Jail Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Houston. less

Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia addresses the media during a press conference about Dylan Andrew Quick, the Lone Star College student who is accused of injuring 14 people with a knife at the Harris County ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Michelle Alvarez, 2nd from right, is looked over by her aunt Elena Tokarew, right. Alvarez is a student at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairbanks campus and was one of the injured in the stabbing attack at the campus. Authorities are reporting least 15 people were hurt in a stabbing at the campus Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress. less

Michelle Alvarez, 2nd from right, is looked over by her aunt Elena Tokarew, right. Alvarez is a student at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairbanks campus and was one of the injured in the stabbing attack at the ... more

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Dylan Quick, who is a suspect in the multiple stabbings on the Lone Star Cy-Fair Campus, is escorted by Harris County Sherrifs Office investigators after being questioned, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston.

Dylan Quick, who is a suspect in the multiple stabbings on the Lone Star Cy-Fair Campus, is escorted by Harris County Sherrifs Office investigators after being questioned, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Students run from the Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairbanks campus.

Students run from the Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairbanks campus.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Life Flight crew members escort one of the at least 12 people who were stabbed by a person at Lone Star College Cy-Fair campus and were flown by Memorial Hermann Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston. less

Life Flight crew members escort one of the at least 12 people who were stabbed by a person at Lone Star College Cy-Fair campus and were flown by Memorial Hermann Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the ... more

A Life Flight crew member waits as two of the at least 12 people who were stabbed by a person at Lone Star College Cy-Fair campus are flown by Memorial Hermann Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. less

A Life Flight crew member waits as two of the at least 12 people who were stabbed by a person at Lone Star College Cy-Fair campus are flown by Memorial Hermann Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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A car with a "Dylan" license plate is parked in front of a home in the 16000 block of Jenikay Street, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston, where the possible suspect in a mass stabbing incident at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairlbanks campus, Dylan Quick, was reported to have lived. less

A car with a "Dylan" license plate is parked in front of a home in the 16000 block of Jenikay Street, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston, where the possible suspect in a mass stabbing incident at Lone Star ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Michelle Alvarez, a student at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairbanks campus, was one of the injured in the stabbing attack at the campus.

Michelle Alvarez, a student at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairbanks campus, was one of the injured in the stabbing attack at the campus.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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A sign that reads "Deaf Child in area" on Jenikay Street, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston, where the possible suspect in a mass stabbing incident at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairlbanks campus, Dylan Quick, was reported to have lived. less

A sign that reads "Deaf Child in area" on Jenikay Street, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston, where the possible suspect in a mass stabbing incident at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairlbanks campus, Dylan ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Students wait to exit a parking lot as police search vehicles as they leave the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College after 14 people were wounded in a stabbing.

Students wait to exit a parking lot as police search vehicles as they leave the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College after 14 people were wounded in a stabbing.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriffs Officers secure the outside of the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing.

Harris County Sheriffs Officers secure the outside of the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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"I am shocked someone would do this to innocent students" says Jessica Moffett, a nursing student who rendered aid to injured students she encountered after exiting the restroom inside the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress. less

"I am shocked someone would do this to innocent students" says Jessica Moffett, a nursing student who rendered aid to injured students she encountered after exiting the restroom inside the Health Science Center ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Students wait to leave outside the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress.

Students wait to leave outside the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriffs Officers prepare to enter the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress.

Harris County Sheriffs Officers prepare to enter the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriffs Officers organize outside the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress.

Harris County Sheriffs Officers organize outside the Health Science Center in the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College where 14 people were wounded in a stabbing on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress.

This photo provided by Michael Chalfan shows a man in custody after a series of stabbings at the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star Community College in Cypress, Texas, on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The attack sent at least 12 people to area hospitals, including four who were taken by helicopter. A fire department spokesman says several others refused treatment at the scene. less

This photo provided by Michael Chalfan shows a man in custody after a series of stabbings at the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star Community College in Cypress, Texas, on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The attack sent at ... more

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Just as recently as April 1, 2013, Lone Star College CyFair featured student Dylan Quick on their website.

Just as recently as April 1, 2013, Lone Star College CyFair featured student Dylan Quick on their website.

Photo: Http://www.lonestar.edu/cyfair.htm

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Cassie Foe hugs classmate Christian Wilson after they met up off campus from the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress where she witnessed one of male victims being stabbed.

Cassie Foe hugs classmate Christian Wilson after they met up off campus from the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress where she witnessed one of male victims being stabbed.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Demond Lago talks off campus about see stabbing suspect in custody at the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress. Lago said he was in campus police custody for a trespassing offense before the stabbing event. He said he briefly spoke to the stabbing suspect while both where in a police holding area. Lago said he was released so police could fully handle the other situation. At least 15 people were injured and a suspect was in custody after a stabbing at the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College Tuesday morning. less

Demond Lago talks off campus about see stabbing suspect in custody at the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Cypress. Lago said he was in campus police custody for a trespassing ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Jennifer Ramirez, 21 a student at Lone Star College, talks about living across the street from the suspect in the mass stabbings on campus, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston. A student at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairlbanks campus, Dylan Quick, was reported to have stabbed at least 14 people were a mass stabbing at the Cypress-Fairlbanks campus. less

Jennifer Ramirez, 21 a student at Lone Star College, talks about living across the street from the suspect in the mass stabbings on campus, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Houston. A student at Lone Star College's ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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A law enforcement officer stands outside of Lone Star College where over a dozen people were injured in a stabbing incident, say officials. A suspect has been detained.

A law enforcement officer stands outside of Lone Star College where over a dozen people were injured in a stabbing incident, say officials. A suspect has been detained.

Photo: Melissa Phillip

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Student: Suspect said goal was killing spree but 'blade broke'

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The suspect in the stabbings of 14 people at Lone Star College said he was trying to go on a killing spree but was thwarted by a broken knife blade, a fellow student told the Chronicle.

Minutes before the stabbing rampage, Demond Lago was arrested by Cy-Fair campus police on a trespassing offense. While he was waiting, police brought in the stabbings suspect, identified as Dylan Quick, 20, and put him in the holding area with Lago.

"We were sitting on the floor while a cop sat in a chair," Lago said. "I asked him, did you do it? And he said yes. Then the cop told us to stop talking to each other."

When the officer looked away, Lago said, he asked Quick, "What were you trying to do? He said he was trying to go on a killing spree but the (expletive) blade broke."

Lago said the officer saw them talking again, and placed them in separate rooms, ending the conversation.

The slashing spree finally ended with the help of Ryan Ballard, a Lone Star sophomore who tackled Quick with the help of another student. They restrained him until police arrived.

Ballard said he was walking to his biology class in the Health Science Center building when he noticed blood in the stairway.

"I thought it was just a regular nosebleed until I started to get up the stairs and I saw more and more blood," said Ballard, 19. "I'm thinking, 'Oh my God, what's going on?' "

Ballard said he looked up to see three girls screaming and crying, one of them holding her bleeding neck.

"I turned around and I heard someone say, 'Stop him!' and I saw this guy running from the building," he recalled.

Ballard said another student who he did not know grabbed Quick, while he pushed him to the ground.

"I'm a pretty big dude," said Ballard, who stands 6 feet 4 inches and weighs about 235 pounds. "I pushed him down with my elbow and I had my knee on his back while he (student) was holding his face in the ground."

"It's still kind of shaky," he added. "If we wouldn't have stopped him, who knows what he would have done?"